Men, you need to go to the doctor

Excerpt: “Not going to the doctor does not mean there is nothing wrong. Let’s talk about men for a little.

There is more known about men’s health because for years men dominated the science field and there have been more medical studies that included men.

Year after year surveys show that women visit the doctor more than men. According to a CDC report, women are 33% more likely to visit a doctor than men.

Society understands male health more, yet men are not going to the doctor like they should.

Yes, schedules are busy and there is uncertainty with going to the doctor and getting medical information about yourself, but that does not mean we should skip out on health care.

So let’s talk about the top concerns in men’s health since it is November, Men’s Health Awareness Month.

We often speak about cardiovascular health or heart health which is often additionally connected to high blood pressure and diabetes. Heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes are some of the most common medical problems men are diagnosed with. Managing these problems and taking the preventative steps to decrease the risk for complications like heart attacks and strokes is important.”

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